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French researchers reveal chatbot skills to override vaccine hesitancy

Healthcare It News

A team of French cognitive scientists has addressed the urgent issue of vaccine hesitancy within many EU countries and proposes a new approach. With a study published in October this year, the researchers successfully demonstrated that the reluctance to be vaccinated could be decreased by deploying chatbot technology. WHY IT MATTERS. The chatbot study involved researchers from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research IN

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One daughter's story of how telemedicine helped her addicted father

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Erica Land wasn't surprised to get a call that her father needed to be rushed to the emergency department. He's long struggled with addiction, and this time it was a near-lethal combination of heroin and fentanyl. She'd lost count of how many times this scene had replayed. What surprised her was that because of the pandemic, the ED could offer to connect her father to a psychiatrist via telehealth.

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ACA Reporting Deadline Extended and the End of “Good Faith” Compliance

Compliance Now

By: Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting. On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that introduce significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting process for both large and small employers. These changes specifically impact the Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C distribution deadline and good faith transition relief.

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HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare. rtorrence. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:05.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Austria to launch EIT Health Regional Innovation Hub

Healthcare It News

The six partners of EIT Health met earlier this month in Vienna, ahead of the planned launch of Austria’s new EIT Health Regional Innovation Hub in early 2022. They discussed how the hub is going to operate across Austria and how it is going to be linked into the European network of EIT Health. WHAT’S THE IMPACT. The six partners who will jointly establish the regional EIT Health network in Austria are: The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT).

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Tackling the challenge of integrating telehealth seamlessly into the EHR

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Making caregivers' lives easier should be one of the primary goals of any healthcare provider organization's IT shop. Throwing too many solutions with too many workflows and too many log-ins at physicians and nurses is a recipe for failure. With telehealth a mainstream technology today because of the necessities of the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers need the technology to be a natural part of their workflow and an easy way to connect with patients.

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Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic

Fierce Healthcare

Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic. rtorrence. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 12:45.

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Race Equality Foundation says UK review into medical device bias is not enough

Healthcare It News

The UK government has launched a “far-reaching review” into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. Race Equality Foundation CEO Jabeer Butt welcomed the review, but said it was not enough to explain the disproportionate deaths of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people from COVID-19. The review will examine medical devices currently on the market to identify where systematic bias and risk exist and make recommendations on how these issues should

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Machine Learning in Pharma: Mindbreeze InSpire

Healthcare IT Today

Where are pharma companies investing their windfall profits? The companies are evolving in many ways, including stepping outside drug development to tryout digital treatments and using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to rethink production and clinical trials. I spoke recently to Daniel Fallmann, founder and CEO of Mindbreeze, about what pharma companies are doing with […].

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Novartis calls for increased patient value in Digital Health Award 2022

Mobi Health News

Digital care applications are among the most wanted innovations in the Germany.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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UnitedHealth Group taps Wilson as new chief medical officer

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group taps Wilson as new chief medical officer. hlandi. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:10.

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HIMSS21 Middle East: Why patient data from the Middle East is being scrutinised like never before

Healthcare It News

The group of leading experts gathered virtually to discuss the importance of harnessing technology to gain health insights from data, and their findings were discussed on Day Two of the HIMSS21 Middle East session around 'Leveraging Data and Technology to Advance Population Health Management' The session participants were: Dr Ada Al-Qunaibet, Director of Public Health Research and Health Statistics, Public Health Authority Saudi Arabia; Dr Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, HIMSS, U

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athenahealth Acquired by Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital for $17 Billion

Healthcare IT Today

While most of us were getting ready for Thanksgiving, the big announcement this week was that athenahealth has changed hands from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital to new owners Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital for $17 billion. That’s a pretty solid return considering athenahealth was acquired for $5.7 billion 3 years ago. As […].

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Survey: Telehealth use increases overall in 2021, but growth stabilizes

Mobi Health News

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Two private equity firms near $17B deal to acquire Athenahealth: WSJ report

Fierce Healthcare

Two private equity firms near $17B deal to acquire Athenahealth: WSJ report. hlandi. Sun, 11/21/2021 - 21:34.

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Consumers want convenience in healthcare

Healthcare It News

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Healthcare IT Today

Today is Thanksgiving in the US and so hopefully many of you are enjoying time with friends and family. Possibly enjoying some football and some great food. I enjoy all of those things and while my knees won’t let me enjoy Football the way I’d like this year, I’ll still be getting outside and enjoying […].

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Record investment in global healthtech sees 280% increase on 2016 levels

Mobi Health News

Global healthtech has received $51.3 billion in investment this year, marking new highs for venture capitalist interest in the sector and identifying London as the fastest growing health tech hub globally.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Federal jury holds pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis

Fierce Healthcare

Federal jury holds pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis. hlandi. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 17:09.

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Maternal health requires a whole-person perspective

Healthcare It News

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Randomized Controlled Trial Shows RPM Improves Patient Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

A randomized controlled trial across 8 acute care hospitals showed patients that were part of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program after surgery, were 5.3% less likely to be readmitted, 13.9% less likely to report pain 7 days after surgery, and 24.2% safer because medication errors were detected early on. Background The trial was conducted […].

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Cardiologs' cardiac diagnostic now cleared for kids

Mobi Health News

This news comes just weeks after Philips announced its plans to acquire Cardiologs.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Industry Voices—Health plans look to HIEs while expanding population health work

Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—Health plans look to HIEs while expanding population health work. hlandi. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 20:23.

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Extending remote patient monitoring into examinations

Healthcare It News

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HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda to Improve the Nurse Experience

Healthcare IT Today

In the following interview with Sammie Mosier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, HCA Healthcare, we dive into HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda aimed at improving the nurse experience. Plus, we dive into some of the ways they’re utilizing technology in this effort. What is HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda? The Cohesive Nursing Agenda is a […].

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European Council gives the go-ahead to new healthtech assessment rules

Mobi Health News

The regulation will enable joint clinical assessments between EU member states.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Digital MSK provider Sword Health gets $189M, boosts valuation to $1.8B

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Digital MSK provider Sword Health gets $189M, boosts valuation to $1.8B. rtorrence. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 11:33.

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XRHealth Awarded Patent to Measure Sway and Conduct Fall Risk Assessment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: XRHealth received a patent to measure sway and conduct a fall risk assessment in virtual and augmented reality. XRHealth , the leader in extended reality and therapeutic telehealth applications, announces today that they received a patent to measure sway and conduct a fall risk assessment using virtual reality and augmented reality therapy.

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Edifecs Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Health Fidelity

Healthcare IT Today

Health Fidelity Technology will add Control and Predictability to the Risk Adjustment Process Expanding the Edifecs Solutions in this Space Edifecs, Inc., a health information technology solutions company, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Health Fidelity, a leading provider of risk adjustment solutions for the value-based care era.

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Meds delivery startup Packapill expands to telehealth

Mobi Health News

It has officially launched its Apple mobile app for Australian consumers.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.